JackPAINTINDied peacefully on Friday 8th February after a long illness aged 96 years. A butcher by trade he had his own business, Paintins Butchers, in Oswaldtwistle for many years before starting a new venture Paintins Caravans in Accrington, where he sold, repaired and stored caravans. He and Mum loved travelling especially caravanning and was a very active member of the Caravan Club in Lancashire. He also loved gardening, DIY, painting and playing the piano or keyboard. He was also a member of the Oswaldtwistle Rotary Club for many years. He served in the RAF in Africa during the war as an air crew wireless operator. Devoted husband of Ethel and much loved Dad of Marilyn, Linda and Janice, father-in-law of David, Dave and Steve. Grandad of Gary, Dena, Robb and Helen, Great Grandad of Mia and Oscar, Ryan and Brooke, Braeden, Bella and Noah. He will be greatly missed by us all. The family would like to give our thanks to all the staff at Hillcroft, Slyne, Hest Bank for all their care and support. The funeral will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium, Beetham, LA7 7BQ on Monday 18th February at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in aid of Alzheimer's Society c/o Fishwicks Funeral Services, Beetham Hall Crematorium, Beetham, LA7 7BQ. Tel: 015395 63108.
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